How do we teach students to choose the most effective mental strategies for solving maths problems? In this episode, Dr. Katherin Cartwright from Sydney University explores how we can equip students with the tools to flexibly and confidently apply mental strategies.

Discover the role of automaticity in mental computation, what mental strategies are, and when students should use them.

Host: Allan Dougan, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)

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How do we teach students to make connections between mathematical concepts? In this episode Dr James Russo from Monash University will unpack how we give students the tools to make connections for themselves.

Are connections just about context? Can we build some examples of important connections we should be making in different strands of mathematics learning (primary focus)?

Host: Allan Dougan, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)

Guest: Dr. James Russo, Monash University

Producer: Martin Franklin, East Coast Studio

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Why is specific and actionable feedback so important? In this episode, mathematics education consultant Thomas Moore explores all things feedback related.

What is feedback? What does specific and actionable feedback look like? How do we make space for feedback in our planning?

Host: Allan Dougan, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)

Guest: Thomas Moore, Mathematics education Consultant, Engage ME Mathematics

Producer: Martin Franklin, East Coast Studio

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